UNIT 316

NVQ Level 3 2357

Terminating and Connecting Conductors, Cables & Flexible Cords in Electrical Systems

Aim

This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop the skills required, and apply the associated knowledge, in order that they are able to demonstrate the competence required to terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systems in accordance with approved industry practices, statutory and non-statutory regulations:

  • The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
  • The current edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Health & Safety Act (1974)
  • Building Regulations (2000)

Learning Outcomes

There are THREE learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

LO1 – Be able to confirm safety of system prior to completion of any termination and connection in accordance with statutory and non statutory regulations
LO2 – Be able to terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment
LO3 – Be able to confirm that terminations and connections are safe and free from defects in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations.

Evidence Requirements

Learning Outcome 1

You must provide authorised confirmation that you have had involvement and experience in safe isolation procedures as relevant on two separate occasions.

You must provide auditable evidence that you have competently undertaken a risk assessment on two separate occasions.

Learning Outcomes 2 & 3

You must provide auditable evidence sourced from a real working environment, on TWO separate occasions, that you can terminate and connect all the identified conductors and cables in accordance with the assessment criteria for each of the learning outcomes.

All assessment activities must enable the learner to demonstrate that they understand and
can apply the relevant requirements, as appropriate, of:

  • the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
  • the current edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Health & Safety Act (1974)
  • Building Regulations (2000)
  • Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
  • Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
  • Work at Height Regulations
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
  • Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.

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Unit 316 – Terminating and Connecting Conductors, Cables & Flexible Cords in Electrical Systems

Learning Outcome 1

Be able to confirm safety of system prior to completion of any termination and connection in accordance with statutory and non statutory regulations

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

  1. Carry out safe isolation safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations in accordance with regulatory requirements
  2. Ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others within the work location in terms of:
    • selection and use of tools
    • PPE
    • risk assessment
    • reporting of unsafe situations
    • adherence to relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations
  3. Check the safety of electrical systems and equipment prior to the completion of termination and connections in terms of:
    • presence of supply
    • mechanical soundness.

Learning Outcome 2

Be able to terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical wiring systems and equipment

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

  1. Terminate and connect conductors, cables and flexible cords in accordance with the installation specification, manufacturer instructions and IEE Wiring Regulations
  2. Connect to electrical equipment and accessories, in accordance with the installation specification, manufacturer instructions and IEE Wiring Regulations
  3. Terminate and connect conductors, cables and cords using the following techniques:
    • Screwing
    • Crimping
    • Soldering
    • Non-screw compression.

Range
Conductors, cables and flexible cords:

  • Thermosetting insulated cables including flexes
  • Single and multicore thermoplastic (PVC)* and thermosetting insulated cables
  • PVC/PVC flat profile cable*
  • MICC (with and without PVC sheath)
  • SWA cables (PILC, XLPE, PVC)*
  • Armoured/braided flexible cables and cords
  • Data cables
  • Fibre optic cable
  • Fire-resistant cable*

* Evidence must be provided as a minimum *

Electrical equipment and accessories:

  • Socket-outlets
  • Distribution-boards
  • Consumer units
  • Luminaires
  • Electric motors and their control equipment
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Earthing terminals
  • Control panels
  • Data socket outlets
  • Auxiliary equipment (eg heating system components).

Learning Outcome 3

Be able to confirm that terminations and connections are safe and free from defects in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

  1. Ensure that terminations and connections are electrically and mechanically sound
  2. Complete the necessary identification of cables, conductors and flexible cords in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  3. Dispose of unwanted material and equipment in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements.